Feicui Reservoir, Water reservoir in New Taipei, Taiwan.
Feicui Reservoir stretches across forested mountains in the border area of Xindian, Shiding and Pinglin districts and supplies water to the greater Taipei metropolitan area. The dam stands on the Beishi River and forms a long lake that winds through deep valleys and steep slopes.
Construction began in August 1979 to supply the growing Taipei metropolitan area with clean drinking water and was completed in June 1987. The planning phase followed a series of droughts that challenged the city's water management during the seventies.
The name means emerald lake and refers to the clear, green water visible from viewpoints along the shoreline. The area remains largely closed to the public, which has helped the landscape keep its quiet and undisturbed character.
Access requires special authorization and guided tours only, with visitors needing to apply several days in advance. The road along the shoreline offers few viewpoints, as the area is protected to maintain water quality.
A small hydroelectric plant at the dam uses the water flow to generate electricity for the region. The turbines run continuously and convert the gravity of the stored water into electrical energy without producing additional emissions.
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